Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. The wood is better too, not any fancier really, but better finished and straighter grained. The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. Barrel lengths for 12-, 16- and 20-gauge guns are 26, 28 or 30 inches, and for the 28 gauge, 26 or 28 inches, all with lengthened forcing cones for better patterns and reduced recoil. Naval Amphibious Base in San Diego for subsequent distribution to Navy and Marine Corps personnel. The World War II Ithaca Model 37 trench guns were finished in Ithaca's attractive commercial-grade blue. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. One exception was a later (1963) U.S. Air Force order for 206 guns of this type fitted with the same general type of handguard/bayonet adapter used with the World War II Model 37 trench guns. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. What to know about the classic Ithaca Model 37 pump-action shotgun: The pump-action shotgun has been the favorite choice of many American hunters for well more than a century. It also jammed right out of the box and for the same reason : Problem : When the gun is fired and the spent casing is expelled, two more rounds slide out of the mag at the same time. Gil. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured modified, and 14" LOP. OriginalBARREL for the ITHACA 12 Gauge Shotgun. Synthetic stock and slide forearm. Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. Description: Ithaca Model 37 Standard Grade Serial #138159. This 8-shot pump shotgun has a 20" barrel chambered 3 inches. 12 GAUGE 3 PUMP SHOTGUN. nice wood. America has been called a nation of riflemen, and those who learned how to shoot with a rifle are likely to be more comfortable sighting down the rib of a shotgun with one barrel. A Colorado company, Baldritch & Associates, bought Ithaca in 1967. My 1947 37R only cost $350 a couple of years ago. SuoerXOne, I have quite a few M37's made prior to 1955 and have taken a close look at them. Ads were bought in outdoor magazines asking owners of 1893s to send their shotguns to Winchester and be replaced by a new one, the Model 1897. General Recreation again filed for bankruptcy in 1985. It has a lot of family history from Pheasant hunts he and my dad went on in the 1950s. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHHOP 716-941-3946, ITHACA DEERSLAYER 12 GAUGE 26 INCH RIFLE SIGHTS SMOOTH BORE 2 3/4in CHAMBER NEAR MINT.CHECKERED STOCK AND FOREARM, CORRECT ITHACA PAD. To clear the jam, I must force the second shell back into the magazine and then close the bolt face. Ithaca Model 37 Standard Grade Serial #138159. barrel is modi, Excellent condition, light wear and handling marks. For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. Although overshadowed today by the better-known and more widely used military shotgunssuch as the Winchester Model 1897 and Model 12the Ithaca Model 37 remains one of the best shotguns ever issued to our military. More than one million were produced over its 60-year life-span between 1897 and 1957. According to an article by the Ithaca Times dated June 11, 2003, the one-millionth Model 37 was produced in 1968; and as of 2003, more than 2,000,000 Model 37s have been produced. A duckbill spreader choke on this Model 37 riot gun was intended to make it more effective at close range. Opens in a new window or tab. |regenC|MC Set || Li Mc miss || || LP Mc miss ||, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. MADE IN ITHACA NEW YORK BLUE AND METAL EXCELLENT WOOD HAS JUST A FEW LIGHT HANDLING MARKS ON BUTT STOCK MECHANICS PERFECT. A similar Model 12 would have been a lot more money, but there is just no way it would have been a better made gun. 2 3/4 chamber ,near new overall cond.s/n 3715529xx.click on pi. Lay-, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, light handling marks to wood. To late I already have the hots for the 16ga and the 20ga absolutly love the gun. This is the famousModel 37 IthacaRepeater Shotgun. $9.99. 26 vent rib barrel with added choke tube system with one Full choke insert. Except for the serial number marking format, the guns were similar to the earlier S-prefix Model 37 riot guns.In the mid-1960s, Frankford Arsenal experimented with a spreader choke for shotguns that would produce a wider pattern of shot dispersion to increase the hit probability. This research resulted in the development of the so-called duckbill choke, which produced an elliptical shot pattern. I've seen Ithaca's normally run in the $400-$500 range, depending on the gauge, barrel length, finish, etc. 2 3/4 inch with a fixed modified choke. Based on a 1915 patent by firearms designer John Browning for a shotgun initially marketed as the Remington Model 17, it utilizes a novel combination ejection/loading port on the bottom of the gun which leaves the sides closed to the elements. A similar model, known as the Trench Gun, was made for the military during WWI. Although the guns were not consecutively serial numbered, the World War II-production Model 37 trench gun serial numbers ranged from 57,820 to 61,450. directly from the factory outlet store in 2016 after calling and asking if they have fixed the problem. I shoot the nicest little 20 gauge shotgun I've ever owned, looked at, or handled. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, law enforcement and military markets. They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. While issued in large numbers, the Model 77E was plagued by some nagging reliability problems, but the Model 37 generally gave excellent service and was highly regarded by the majority of its users. Ordnance Dept. No there will be no choping modify. In fact, the 37R has a lot better polishing, fit and finish than another utterly pristine 1941 Winchester Model 12 field grade I have,,,and that M12 is a very, very nice gun. However, during the post war period there is very little difference in the wood of the 37R's and the plain barrel models. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. barrel, J-frame, blue finish, barrels a. By 1897, Winchester had made and sold about 30,000 Model 1893s. Opens in a new window or tab. While never a large part of our military small arms arsenal, increasing numbers of shotguns saw service in all subsequent U.S. military conflicts. Must ship to an FFL; C&R ok. Description: THIS MODEL 37 MADE IN 1947 HAS A 28 INCH PLAIN MODIFIED CHOKE BARREL. The breech block contains the firing pin and spring, top and lower Breech Block Stripped for an Ithaca 12 gaShotgun. Also, riot models were . This Shotgun is in Very good condition with some signs of wear present. 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In late 1942, Ithaca began production of the M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol under government contract. They run about 15.00. PUMP SHOTGUN, CIRCA 1981. Only a few modest marks of, #DU37040XXXX 30" VENT RIB FULL CHOKE 2 3/4" CHAMBER SINGLE TRIGGER PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING FACTORY PAD 7LBS 0 OZ 13 7/8" LOP, **Price Reduced** Ithaca model 37 featherweight 12 gauge in great condition. Features include: J-frame, similar to Model 36 Chiefs Special, except alloy frame and 1 7/8 in. When Leroy Smith died in 1902, he left his share of the company to his son, Louis, who for 17 years was Ithacas only salesman. Ithaca began making double guns in 1883, and by the late 1920s company officials surmised that repeaters were perhaps the wave . This 8-shot pump shotgun has a 20" barrel chambered 3 inches. So, I never sent mine back. I do have a 37R that was specially made for the plant manager in 1948 and the wood in it is dollar grade quality. In addition to those mentioned, there have been various high-grade models with hand-engraving gold inlays and highly figured walnut stocks. With a 2 3/4 in chamber it has a fixed Cyl. Nice factory ithacagun pad.14in lop. Pump action 16 gauge with 26" ribbed barrel, 2 3/4" chamber, improved cylinder choke, and factory recoil pad. Wasnt to sure what year it was so we found the serial number and went to Ithaca website and found it to be a 1947. At one time, the Ithaca 37 was renamed the Model 87, although it was soon changed back in one of many ownership changes. Length of pull: 13 3/4" Chamber: 2 3/4" Guns International Sellers Terms and, 26" Mod, Solid Rib, Pad has been replaced 13 3/8" Lop, Wood shows handling marks Nothing Bad, 97% Blue, Shiney Bore, Buyer pays 50.00 shipping Pa residents add 6% sales tax, Price is for che, Designed by John Moses Browning, and originally manufactured in 1937, the Model 37 Featherlight has stood the test of time, providing generations of sportsmen with a reliable firearm for all types of, Ithaca model 37 Ultra-Featherlight 20ga with 25" vent rib barrel fixed modified choke 2 3/4" chamber. Want to show off your H&R 1871? Description: Rare 1949 Ithaca 16-gauge with Ribbed Barrel, Model-37R, "Sweet-Sixteen", shoots 2-3/4 shells, Full-Choke. began preparations to procure shotguns for military use. That obviously hasnt happened, and today, some 120 years after the first successful slide-action went on the market, the good old pump still plays a big role in the shotgun sports. Learn how your comment data is processed. Guns Shotguns Ithaca Shotguns Pump Pre owned Ithaca ga Model pump Shotgun used | 362 | 80 | Lc | 140.5703ms, Pre-owned 1947 Ithaca 12ga Model 37 pump Shotgun used146975, |regenC|MC Set || Li Mc HIT || || LP Mc HIT ||, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. I thought that the only thing that made the "R's" different was the solid rib, but I'm not so sure anymore. They were shipped to the U.S. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Military shotguns are extremely popular with todays military arms collectors, and prices are rising at a rapid rate. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, 14" LOP. The 97s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the Winchester Model 12, introduced in 1912. In addition to the riot guns and trench guns, the government procured 4,534 long-barrel Model 37 training shotguns between June 1941 and September 1942. Current Mfg. They were serial numbered in the 902,000952,000 range. Unfortunately, the very limited supply and high demand has resulted in many fakes coming on the market today. Comb and length dimensions differ for the various models, and if specific measurements are needed, the Ithaca Custom Shop will provide. Bluing is overall in great condition. Other special models over the years have included the Military & Police, English Style with a straight grip, Sporting Clays, Grouse Special, Hogslayer, Home Defense, Rifled Deluxe with a rifle barrel for slugs, Magnum, Bicentennial and others. Year Manufactured: 1947. The 37Ts have much nicer wood than the otherssome of them quite spectactular. It may be because of the almost pristine condition, but I'd swear that the polishing, fit, and finish of my 37R is a good step above the level of polishing, fit, and finish on my 1948 plain barrel field grade 16 gauge M37. The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition. Magazine Follower, sometimes call aCup. MORE PICS ON REQUEST. The limited number of guns manufactured resulted in the World War II-production Ithaca Model 37 being the rarest standardized U.S. military trench gun of the war.After 1945, the supply of World War II-made shotguns, including the relative handful of Model 37 trench guns, along with the much larger number of Winchester and Stevens guns, was sufficient to meet the immediate post-war demand and further production of military shotguns ceased.But, in early 1962, the need arose for additional quantities of military combat shotguns with which to arm our South Vietnamese allies as the war in Southeast Asia began to grow exponentially. Decellerat, HERE IS AN ITHICA MODEL 37-S IN 12GA WITH A 30IN BARRELL OVERALL CONDITION IS GOOD BARRELL HAS NICE SHINY BORE NO PITTING ALSO HAVE ITHICA 20GA FEATHERLIGHT MODEL 37 IF INTERESTED, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, handling marks to wood. Even before the Revolutionary War, smoothbore flintlock fowling pieces were frequently pressed into service in the hands of militia and other irregular troops. Checkered walnut stock and beavertail forend. This, Excellent, light finish wear, few small scratches. ', The Rifleman Report: 100 Years & Counting | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Dan Wesson Firearms: Quality Revolvers & M1911s | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Rifleman Q&A: Custom M1903 Carbine? The Ithaca 37 remains a popular choice among civilians for both sport and personal protection. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. Some of these experimental chokes, usually attached to Model 37 riot guns, were used by U.S. Navy Seals and U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance teams in Vietnam. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. In the immediate aftermath of the Spanish-American War of 1898, the U.S. military procured shotguns specifically for combat purposes when a couple hundred commercial Winchester Model 1897 slide-action riot shotguns (20" barrel) were issued to American soldiers fighting Moro tribesmen in the Philippines. They were plain-barrel riot guns and were not equipped with bayonet adapters, but they were fitted with sling swivels.As the United States involvement in Vietnam began to escalate further, the supply of World War II-production shotguns became depleted as the guns, once again, proved their value to our troops. Editor's Note: This Collector's Corner column is an excerpt from the November 2017 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. Todays Model 37 is available in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "An Official Journal of the NRA | A Look Back at the Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun", "The Ithaca Model 37 In U.S. Military Service", "Evolution of shotguns in the Marine Corps", "Vintage LAPD Ithaca M37 Shotgun Lottery", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ithaca_37&oldid=1137452851, World War II firearms of the United States, Military equipment introduced in the 1930s, Articles needing additional references from March 2008, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox weapon with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Otherwise, the Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns; with the exception that, unlike most pump-action (and semi-automatic) long arms - which usually eject expended shells to one side, usually the right - the Model 37 ejects them downward, through the aforementioned loading/ejection port. It built trench, riot and training Model 37s for the U.S. government. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. Loading the Ithaca 37 involves inserting shotshells of the proper gauge through the loading/ejection port in the bottom of the receiver and pushing them forward into the magazine until retained by the shell stop. This is my first Ithaca and to be honest it has to be the best shooting gun I have every own. But from what I've heard, the older model would be the one to buy. ONLY A FEW HANDLING MARKS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SMALL TIGHT CHECK IN THE WOOD NEXT TO THE TRIGGER GUARD. 14 &r, Guns Listing ID: 618502This 1940 Ithaca deluxe model 37 16 gauge is in very good condition as you can see from the listing photos with some wear and tear from little use over the past 80 years. Supply Depot on Sept. 4, 1942, which resulted in total production of 1,422 guns. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. Our Featherlight Combo handles all of your hunting needs, weve included a 24 rifled Deerslayerbarrel with your choice offiber optic rifle sights orcantilever scope mounts. Factory c, ITHACA MODEL 37 CAMO MAG. Naval Operations Support Group ordered an additional 3,000 Model 37 Shotguns, Riot Type, Special Purpose, 12 ga. from Ithaca at a contract price of $37.60 each. in sandusky OH. It is a reproduction of an original buttplate made from high quality urethane. The Model 37 trench guns were shipped from the Ithaca factory to Augusta Arsenal between June 27 and July 20, 1942. More than 300,000 of the .45-caliber guns were made by Ithaca during the war. Some fake Vietnam-era Model 37 trench guns with bogus USSF (purportedly United States Special Forces) markings have also been observed. They tend to be heavier and are not as easy handling in the field. vent rib barrel with 4 choke tubes and wr, ITHACA MODEL 8700 12GA 3 INCH MAG DEERSLAYER RIFLED BORE. All the stamp marks on the receiver and barrel, appear to have the original factory depth, so I would have to assume the Blue finish is original. Guns Shotguns Ithaca Shotguns Pump Ithica Gauge Shotgun | 362 | 80 | Lc | 109.3836ms. sells for $500 plus the ride thanks for looking. In the 1960s, changes began to occur at the company. The gun is in almost new condit, Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight, chambered in .38 Special. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. BLUING IS VERY GOOD, NO RUST. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. A total of 22,000 of these Model 37 shotguns was delivered to the Saigon government between Nov. 14, 1962 and Jan. 31, 1963. 3% charge on credit card purchase. These later Vietnam-era Model 37 trench guns were very similar to the World War II trench guns except for having a Parkerized finish (rather than bluing), a different serial number range and different type of martial markings. If a gun found today is not in this serial number range, it is not a genuine World War II-production Model 37 trench gun. Ithaca M37 Defense in 12-gauge. Potential buyers should do their homework before committing to the purchase of supposedly genuine Model 37 military shotguns. Looking at the wood, the pre war M37R's do have a little nicer wood than the pre war M37s with plain barrels. Most Model 37s procured during the Vietnam War were under Navy contracts. BEAUTIFUL COND.NONE NICER,COMPARE. issued Order No. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. It has aggressive checkering on the polymer pistol grip and r, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, minimal handling marks. It was envisioned that such arms would soon be needed for training and combat purposes. With leather sling. Thomas Jefferson, In looking at the 1937 Ithaca advertisement in Walt's book, the standard gun featured a checkered stock and forearm. Production has resumed in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. There are several different types of semi-auto actions, but all have a more complicated operating system that can be more troublesome than a pump. Serial# 371432854 12 Gauge, This is a very nice Trap Model Ithica Model 37 that is 98% and has a ventilated rib wit center bead and the trademark day glow front sight and factory recoil pad. Thus, holding the trigger down allowed the gun to fire the instant a new round is cycled into the chamber without requiring the trigger to be released; this feature was called "slam-fire". ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. Prior to 1946, the standard grade's forearm was a petite, cigar-shaped, checkered grip similar to the Remington M17's. Save my name and email to use for future comments. A similar Model 12 would have been a lot more money, but there is just no way it would have been a better made gun. Comes with original box. Ithaca 37 Engraved 12ga 30" FULL made 1947 NICE! Beginning in 1963, the U.S. government placed orders with Ithaca for Model 37 riot guns for issue to our armed forces. 1947 Print Ad Ithaca Featherlight Model 37 Standard 37S Skeet 37T Trap Shotgun. One thing is for certain. He died in 1992 and left the gun to me and has been in a gun case since then. Lay-a-w, ITHACA MODEL 87 12GA DEERSLAYER MODEL WITH 24 1/2" RIFLED BORE WITH FACTORY IRON SIGHTS. After gearing for production of their new shotgun as the Ithaca Model 33 in 1933, Ithaca discovered a Pedersen patent that would not expire until 1937, and production had to be delayed. The World War II Ithaca Model 37 trench guns were finished in Ithacas attractive commercial-grade blue. The Ithaca 37 is the only preWorld War II shotgun still in production. Since the loading port for the magazine was at the bottom of the receiver and the spent shells ejected from the same location, the design appealed to both right- and left-handed shooters. Since the guns were not made for the U.S. military, they were not marked with American martial markings. Behind Enemy Lines: Guns of Vietnam's SOG Warriors, The Ithaca Model 37 In U.S. Military Service, A Look Back at the Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun, Rifleman Q&A: What's The Rarest U.S. Military 'Trench Gun? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The gun belonged to my uncle who lived at the base of Mount Rainier in the little town of Ashford. Guns Listing ID: 573047GUN IS IN GOOD SHAPE BUT MISSING MAG (OSS), Ithaca 37 Featherlight 16ga 2 3/4" Shells 28"bbl Shotgun W/ Scope MFG 1970, Ithaca 37 Featherweight Slide Shotgun 12ga, Ithaca 37 Featherlight Deerslayer Slide Shotgun 20ga, Ithaca Model 37 Defense 12ga. I have one season of Pheasant hunting in Walla Walla, WA on the gun. Serial Number: 148952 . The shotgun entered production in 1937 - thus the numerical name - and . Some of the initial-production World War II Model 37 trench guns stocks were checkered on the grip area and the slide handle, but most guns had unadorned (not checkered) wood.Unlike the other manufacturers, the World War II (and most post-war) Ithaca military shotgun production records survived intact, thus exact serial numbers are known. In comparison, the modern Ithaca Ultra Featherlight 20 gauge weighs a mere 5.75 pounds, which is a noticeable difference. Condition: Used, Minor Wear Caliber: 20 Gauge Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. The Featherlight features a ventrib barrel with a TruGlo frontsight or a field grade barrelwith brass bead front sight. They were intrigued with Remingtons Model 17 and wanted to produce a similar gun. 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The M&P Model served our troops well in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Add to Cart. . In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. [7] Both shotguns have exactly the same malfunction right out of the box. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. The butt stock is a checker, SALE PENDING JOE D NJ 12/10/22LAYAWY 2D OF 2 ***BARN FIND !!!! Free Shipping, No, selling a model 37 pump 16 ga, nice condition thtoughout, persumably original finish, tight action. 26 barrel with Colonial custom installed choke tube system with one Improved Cylinder tube. Classic Guns: The Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun, Ballistics Basics: Bullet Efficiency And Ballistic Coefficients, New Rifle: Smith & Wessons Economical M&P10 Sport, Colt Single Action Army Clones And Replicas Vs. Originals. What set the 37 apart was its action. I've heard that when the company went through hard times in the mid-late '70s, quality . The next pump gun to give both the Model 12 and the 97 serious competition was the Ithaca Model 37. Excellent with all the camo finish. Designed by John MosesBrowning, and originallymanufactured in 1937, theModel 37 Featherlight hasstood the test of time, providinggenerations of sportsmenwith a reliable firearm forall types of hunting. This was a big lie, as my son had sent his back twice. I have a 1947 Winchester Model 12 that's not one bit better finished than that Ithaca. Barrel bluing is excellent. What to know about the classic Ithaca Model 37 pump-action shotgun: The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. He had patented a pump shotgun in 1915 that was somewhat radical because its ejection and loading port was located beneath the receiver. Unlike the previous Model 37 military shotgun contracts, factory production and shipping records for the later guns have not been found. COMPLETE Trigger Housing for the Model 37 Ithaca 12 ga shotgun. 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